Truck Accident

Marietta Trucking Accidents Lawyers
Phone: 770.424.8381

Pickup Truck Crash - Truck Wreck - Tire Blowout - 18 Wheeler Jackknife

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Although trucks account for only a small percentage of all accidents in Georgia, they are nevertheless responsible for a substantial number of serious injuries and fatalities. This makes sense when you consider the serious damage that a 40 ton truck can cause to a much smaller motor vehicle.

Located in Marietta, Georgia, the trucking accident attorneys at The Law Firm of Pugh, Barrett, Canale & Leslie LLC assist the seriously injured and their families with their goal of maximizing potential compensation for a horrific trucking accident in Georgia.

Contrary to popular belief, trucks have to follow different rules of the road. Moreover, in trucking accidents many parties may be potentially liable, including the truck driver and the trucking company, just to name a few. At The Law Firm of Pugh, Barrett, Canale & Leslie LLC, we have the experience and the knowledge to provide you with the representation and the answers you need. We have outlined some of the causes of trucking accidents below. For information about our qualifications and our service, please visit our Firm Overview page.

Causes of Trucking Accidents

There are many different causes of trucking accidents, including the following:

• Truck driver negligence - including truck driver fatigue, speeding, drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, tailgating, blind spots, and other truck driver error
• Trucking companies - including those that fail to properly investigate the driving records of truck drivers they employ
• Truck loaders - for improperly loading a truck, which can cause a rollover or accident when there is a sudden load shift
• Truck owners - for failing to ensure the truck is in proper working condition, including, inspection of brakes, tires, and lights
• Truck trailer owners - who are typically different owners than the truck cab owners, and also have a duty to inspect their trailer to ensure brakes, tires, lights, and other parts are in proper working order
• Defective road design - including improper grading, failing to warn of defective conditions, and pavement or other road surface in disrepair
• Defective trucks and truck parts - including airbags, tires, brakes, lights, steering, and other part defects

For more information about Georgia trucking laws, or to discuss your trucking accident with an experienced and aggressive personal injury trial attorney, please call 770.424.8381. You may also e-mail us, or fill out our intake form on our Contact Us page. Our service is our legacy.